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THE SJ VIBE
Monday 22nd February 2021
Edition 2, Volume 1
As Pope Francis called for the Year of St Joseph’s in
2021, so too, we are so blessed to open our doors for
the first time! As Catholic Education in Australia
celebrates 200 years, we celebrate St Joseph’s
Catholic Primary School first steps of our educational
journey as a school. Our rooms are alive with I would like to thank families for the calm nature of how you
conversation, love and laughter. Thank you for the managed the Lockdown last week. The wellbeing of all students,
families’ courage in believing in the vision created for staff and families will always be of priority to me. The teachers
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School. I am working hard were thrilled to have the chance to speak to all of the families and
for each of you by name, and although I haven’t check in with your children. Although many things had been put
mastered it yet, I am working hard to achieve this. This into place last year so we would be ready, the issues that we have
is reflected in classrooms with our educators and experienced in being a greenfield school have delayed some of
students taking the time to connect with our families. the things I had wished to already in place. Whilst all other
Thank you for your welcome and smiles. schools had the great delight of having staff and a plan
established, having a new team gave us the chance to collaborate
We have celebrated the first day with a whole school to formulate the St Joseph’s Plan.
liturgy, which was reverent and respectful. The staff Our COVID Plan for flip learning
collaborated to create some memorable moments for • iPads will go home with every student - school-
the children to participate in throughout the day. owned
There has been a skipping and soccer competition, • iPads have the apps already uploaded ready for
fostering participation at lunchtime, led by Mike. use
• User agreements are to be signed before going
At St Joseph’s, we action positive behaviours for home
students. Explicitly teaching respect, courage, • St Joseph’s ICT Policy
kindness, and safety look like.. These values are • Expectations for how students use devices
explicitly taught to the students. These behaviours and • Expectations for time usage of devices
actions are clear and consistent, enabling students The staff have been outstanding in creating interactive and
and families to have transparency as to how we engaging activities to build connections and relationship between
implement classroom expectations and how we peers. Thank you for your efforts. More information will be
expect students and adults to treat each other within shared with families this week regarding this.
our school and beyond. We ask our families to The students will begin using their iPads this week. Time and
dialogue with their children about the positive energy will be spent teaching the students how to use their
behaviours for learning (PBL). devices respectfully and responsibly.
Spirit of unity: Respect Courage Kindness
Every Monday, we gather in prayer as a whole school, with the
classrooms beginning next week in leading these. This enables
your children to lead the school in public speaking, take time to
pray, and share in the joy of song.
We are asking all families to add themselves to Skoolbag as this is
the platform of communication for newsletters and urgent
messages that families may need to know. Families will also be
notified soon about Operoo, which will allow families to update
medical details and give permissions for excursions etc.
We have welcomed our fabulous Foundation students and how
they have settled to be little leaders of St Joseph’s. The time has
come to invite existing families to enrol their child or children for
2022 by Friday 26th February 2021. Siblings take priority but must
be enrolled. This will enable us to discern how many Foundation
(Prep) spaces will be available for 2022. Enrolments will open for
2022 from March 1st, 2021 and close at the end of Term 1
(Thursday, April 1st, 2021).
As the new governance model of Melbourne Archdiocese
Catholic Schools (MACS) begins, that influences the St Joseph’s
School Model. To encourage connection amongst our
community, we will conduct Community Conversations as part of
our Community Leadership Team. This will take place this later
this term to start conversations around teaching and learning,
what is happening in our school, hearing from staff and sharing
the critical strategies in the Annual Action Plan for 2021.
May you have a week of fun, learning, love and laughter.
Kind regards
Shelley
Spirit of unity: Respect Courage Kindness
INTRODUCING OUR TEAM
OUR 2ND ENRICHMENT TEACHER
Hello everyone! My name is Leisa Rickard and I feel very fortunate and proud to be part of
our beautiful St. Joseph's community. I come to you as a teacher with considerable
experience. I began my career in the inner city, working closely with children who were
refugees or newly arrived to Australia. I have worked in a number of schools in many
different roles. Most recently I was a Performing Arts teacher, specialising in Drama and
Wellbeing. I love developing positive, authentic relationships with the children (and grown
ups) I work with.
At St. Joseph's, I am an enhancement teacher. I will be working alongside our talented
classroom teachers to boost the children's learning.
I live locally so if you see me when you're out and about, make sure you come and say hello!
I live with my husband Troy, our daughter Daisy and dog, Louie. Daisy completed year 12 last
year and is off to Monash University to study Law and Biomedicine. Troy and I can't quite
believe that our baby is going to be a University student. It sure does go quickly, doesn't it?
When I'm not working, you'll find me collecting recipes and cooking. Unfortunately, this
means that I'm often collecting diets as well!!! I am also part of a choir. This proves that even
someone who is not a great singer can sound wonderful as one of many voices.
I look forward to getting to know you all. You'll see me out in the yard on Thursdays and
Fridays in the morning and after school.
SCHOOL CHAPLAIN
Hello! My name is Grace O’Neill and I am thrilled to be apart of the St Joseph’s community
especially when it’s brand new! Nothing like being apart of something special at the
foundation of it!
I am fresh out of study and will be the schools chaplain for 2021 and I am so excited to
meet every single one of you and work with you beautiful families.
It’s only the beginning but every day I have been at St Joseph’s, I have loved seeing all the
student’s excitement and smiling faces and I know that this year is going to be the best
yet!
I would say I am an optimist, and always love a good chat, so please don’t hesitate to come
and say hello!
I love road trips and travelling, so I cannot wait until I can get in a plane next and enjoy a
double summer!
My passion is working with young people and helping our next generation in guiding their
next steps, building confidence and resilience, and kick starting their dreams and goals!
So there we have it a little about me and I’m excited to get to know more about you! The
least I could say again is hello and thank you for the amazing privilege to be apart of the St
Joseph’s community.
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INTRODUCING OUR SPECIALISTS TEAM
Physical Education
Hi Everyone! My name is Louise White and I am lucky enough to be the Physical Education
teacher at St Joseph’s. I have been a Primary School Teacher for over 25 years. I have taught all
classroom levels from Prep to Year 6. I began teaching in Ballarat where I grew up, I then spent
most of my years teaching in the Werribee area! I now get to share my time teaching PE in 2
schools within the Parish of St Andrews, at St John the Apostle in Tarneit and here at St
Joseph’s.
I live in Newport with my husband and my 3 daughters. My favourite season is Summer
because I love the warm weather, being outdoors and I especially love going to the beach.
I enjoy keeping fit. I particularly like running and cycling and playing lots of different sports. I
am very passionate about health, fitness and having a positive attitude. I believe that being
active, playing sport and learning healthy habits enables our students to set a positive
foundation for their future.
Being a founding staff member of a brand-new school is such an exciting adventure to be a
part of. I look forward to meeting you all and building a wonderful, friendly, and welcoming
community.
Environmental Education
My name is Elizabeth McPherson. I’m excited to be taking on the role of
Environmental Education teacher at St. Joseph’s. I have lived in Point Cook for
16 years and I also spend much of my time at our little beach shack in Werribee
South.
I have four children who light up my life as well as Pip the dog, Luna the cat,
Chip and Spike the chickens and Erebus and Apollo the axolotls.
I enjoy op shopping, up cycling, reading, trying foods from different cultures,
being out in nature and helping things grow (both plants and people).
I believe that we are all lifelong learners and I enjoy being on that journey
together with the children I teach.
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SPECIALIST (Cont)
Music
Hello St Joes community. My name is Tim Parsons-Yarrow, but you can call
me Tim!
I am 45, married to the love of my life, Emily, who is a Secondary English,
humanities and VCE Dance teacher. I have two children, Raine who is 21 and
Sunny, who is 16 and two dogs Paddy and Daisy, who loves beach walks near
where we live in Torquay. This is my second year teaching Primary students,
as I am also a Secondary English, Drama and VCE Theatre Studies teacher.
My previous life was as an award-winning actor and director in London,
Edinburgh and NZ before teaching in 2014. I love the beach, surfing, paddle
boarding, drumming, tennis and I am a huge film and theatre fan.
I am looking forward to working with St Joseph’s students on Wednesdays to
create some awesome music this year and hopefully, COVID wiling, putting
on a small musical performance!
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INTRODUCING LEARNING SUPPORT OFFICERS
Foundation
Hi Everyone! My name is Sylvia Chambers and I am thrilled to be part of such
a dedicated and caring team at St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School. I have
absolutely loved getting to know our new students and am looking forward to
an exciting journey ahead. In my spare time I love spending time outdoors
with my family and friends, especially my wonderful husband Dean and our 2
precious children Darcy and Jasmine and let’s not forget our adorable
Pugalier, Monty who is an absolute delight. I love travelling and spending
time away on holidays in Ocean Grove. I love the beach, cooking, walking,
watching my children play football, basketball and cricket and supporting the
Mighty Pies. I have worked in Education Support since 2013 and I cannot wait
to be a part of all the positive learning in this wonderful community at St
Josephs.
Year 1 & 2
My name is Golda Villegas and I am very excited to be part of the foundation
team at St Joseph’s. I have been working as a Learning Support Officer since
2018 but have volunteered in the classroom since my oldest daughter started
school in 2005. I love working with children and strive for each child to feel
loved and valued like the children of God and true heirs of heaven they truly
are.
Rommel, my husband and I have been living in the North West since 2000,
where we are raising our 5 children- Erika, Amelia, Enrico, Romina & Inigo.
Swimming trainings on weekdays and swimming competitions on weekends
keep our household extremely busy. The rest of the time, Rommel and I
share the richness of our Catholic faith to family and friends via video calls.
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IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES
Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Limited
Wednesday 24th February: No Foundation Students (Prep)
(MACS)
Wednesday 3rd March: No Foundation Students (Prep)
As the year comes to a close, I draw to your attention
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Friday 19 March: Sacrament of Confirmation 6.30pm
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Thursday 1st April: Last Day of Term. Whole School Liturgy/ Assembly @ 12.00pm. Finish at 2.10 pm
Home - Governance 2021 Melbourne
Monday 19th April: First day of school
Friday 30th April: School Photo Day (Term 2)
2022 ENROLMENT INFORMATION NIGHT
The 2022 Enrolment Information Night will take place on Tuesday 2nd March from 5.30 pm to 6.30 pm. This will be
held at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, 50 Treeve Parkway. This may need to be adjusted to a virtual platform, but
we will notify families of his change should it be necessary. Families will need to register online at Trybooking.com at
the following link https://www.trybooking.com/BPBXT.
This opens Tuesday 23rd February 2021 and closes on Monday 1st March at 11.00 am.
Please add your name, child’s name - Year level for 2022, email address and contact phone number. Please let us
know if you are unable to attend via email.
We look forward to seeing you there.
NB: Existing families are asked to enrol their child or children for 2022 by Friday 26th February 2021. Siblings take
priority but must be enrolled. This will enable us to discern how many Foundation (Prep) spaces will be available for
2022. Enrolments will open for 2022 from March 1st, 2021 and close at the end of Term 1 (Thursday, April 1st, 2021).
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